2026-07-07T19:38:38-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 731648558 MEERKERK RHODODENDRON GARDENS MEER 3606781912 PO BOX 154 GREENBANK WA 98253 Ellen Alexander Treasurer 3606781912 2026-07-07 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Re McClung PO Box 154 Greenbank WA 98253 627890 0 X www.meerkerkgardens.org X 2002 WA Meerkerk Gardens is a premier destination garden featuring a collection of rhododendrons in a peaceful woodland setting and offering a year-round experience with horticultural, environmental, educational, recreational and cultural opportunities. 8 8 6 42 0 0 424475 368672 140845 152306 46532 32496 43523 37252 655375 590726 0 0 0 0 222729 231311 0 0 74244 162008 182306 384737 413617 270638 177109 1966108 2178513 48501 17633 1917607 2160880 Meerkerk Gardens is a 10 acre botanical garden featuring a world class collection of hybrid and species rhododendrons, surrounded by 43 acres of native forest preserve. Our gardens, nursery, educational and cultural programs draw visitors of all ages and backgrounds. 0 0 296016 0 120041 The 53 acre property is open to the public seven days a week year round. The gardens, grounds and trails are maintained at a high level of grooming and in 2024 drew about 10,500 paid visitors. Meerkerk's specialty is species and hybrid rhododendrons, along with an extensive display of companion plants, specimen trees, perennials, and native woodland plants. We offer education opportunities for the public on rhododendrons, gardening, native plants, botany, and the natural environment through school programs for youth, family-oriented activities, workshops and classes for adults, and tours for visitors of all ages and abilities. 0 0 32265 Meerkerk Gardens promotes the use of native plants and rhododendrons through our gardens; our nursery, which offers a wide range of these plants for sale, including hard to find specimens that we propagate from our own collection; the Washington State State Flower (native rhododendron) license plate program; and a grant program. 0 0 0 296016 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22157 5 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X X X Kathryn Logsdon 3606781912 3531 Meerkerk Lane PO BOX 154 Greenbank WA 98236 X JOHN BACHERT BOARD MEMBER 2 X 0 0 0 RE McCLUNG PRESIDENT 35 X X 0 0 0 Don Kohlenberger Vice President 5 X X 0 0 0 June Davis Board Member 7 X 0 0 0 Ellen Alexander Treasurer 12 X X 0 0 0 Margot Bottolfson Secretary 9 X X 0 0 0 Maria Cablao Board Member 8 X 0 0 0 Greg Winters Board Member 2 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28500 0 0 0 340172 19682 368672 Botanical Garden 712130 120041 120041 0 0 State Flower/Native Plants and Forest 813312 32265 32265 0 0 0 0 0 0 152306 32496 32496 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20499 0 8716 11783 0 11783 0 0 0 0 0 0 53917 28448 25469 25469 0 0 0 590726 210271 0 11783 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 210695 151700 1069 57926 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20616 14844 104 5668 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16965 16965 0 0 0 0 0 0 4410 4410 0 0 0 0 23685 19362 1253 3070 14848 4412 7192 3244 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8610 4844 3766 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47313 40620 5763 930 18542 16688 927 927 Garden Supplies and Services 26610 26610 0 0 Facility Maintenance 16744 15070 837 837 Miscellaneous expense 4579 1866 1071 1642 413617 296016 43357 74244 48556 63321 36055 62268 314 6885 2634 2639 1558701 463355 993708 1095346 878270 954625 1966108 2178513 48501 17633 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48501 17633 X 0 0 0 0 1917607 2160880 1917607 2160880 1966108 2178513 177109 66164 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 354568 277012 396909 424476 400936 1853901 180688 294730 172261 140845 194458 982982 0 0 0 0 0 0 535256 571742 569170 565321 595394 2836883 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2836883 17953 21811 32146 44970 32496 149376 0 0 17953 21811 32146 44970 32496 149376 0 0 0 0 553209 593553 601316 610291 627890 2986259 0.94998 0.94917 0.05002 0.05083 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 884861 197966 97037 0 220727 4512 954625 1078651 317775 124816 0 633385 2996 884861 887840 311030 98519 17967 198224 2547 1078651 537897 487743 -52535 0 84236 1029 887840 451415 42202 69392 0 22512 2600 537897 0.18 0.82 0 0 0 0 95960 95960 0 1122463 304058 818405 0 241384 95407 145977 0 98894 63890 35004 0 0 0 0 1095346 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The purpose of the permanent endowment funds is to provide a long-term revenue stream to support Meerkerk Garden programs and operations. The Board designated funds are earmarked for specific capital improvement projects and for providing grants to support native plants. Mothers Day Concert 9032 0 9032 0 0 0 0 0 2674 Bluegrass Festival 7951 0 7951 0 0 0 0 0 3615 0 16983 0 16983 0 0 0 0 0 6289 6289 10694 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 was compiled by the organization's Treasurer. Prior to filing, a draft was reviewed by the Board President and Bookkeeper. Their changes and comments were incorporated into the final Form 990, which was circulated to the organization's Board prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The written Conflict of Interest Policy is presented at the first Board meeting of the year and also when each new Board member receives orientation. Each Board member must sign the policy annually. The Governance Committee is responsible for monitoring and tracking compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization does not make its governing documents, policies, or financial statements generally available to the public, except as listed in Form 990, Part VI, Section (C)18.